Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Rotator cuff tearUpdated: 2020-04-30OverviewA rotator cuff tear occurs in the group of tissues connecting muscle to bone (tendons) around the shoulder joint. It often occurs in people who repeatedly perform the same shoulder motions.SymptomsSymptoms include shoulder pain and weakness.TreatmentsTreatment includes rest, medication, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections and possibly surgery. © 1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use